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Notes and reflections on the books I read. Stories that stay with me, the ideas they raise, and the conversations they invite.

  • April 1, 2024

Book thoughts: Against the loveless world by Susan Abulhawa

Kuwait. Jordan. I rarely consider Middle Eastern countries because I lack a compelling reason to do so. For example, all I know about Jordan is its biblical references, and that’s about it. However, as soon as I started reading this book, I found myself Googling about Kuwait – discovering its beautiful beaches. Jordan, being an…

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  • April 1, 2024
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  • February 25, 2024

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides | Book Thoughts

In November last year, someone I know pushed me out of my comfort zone with “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes, a book I unexpectedly loved. You can read my thoughts on it here. It motivated me to explore different genres. I pushed myself further from my comfort zone with “The Silent Patient”—a shocking thriller….

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  • February 25, 2024
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  • December 24, 2023

Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes | Book Thoughts

This book was a step further from my usual reading comfort zone than anything I’d picked up recently. My friend wouldn’t stop talking about it, so naturally, I had to see what all the fuss was about 🙂 “Final Progriss Ripoti” First, it’s a good read. But it’s also undeniably difficult to tackle the complex…

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  • December 24, 2023
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  • November 14, 2023

Tomorrow I Become a Woman by Aiwanose Odafen

I have mixed emotions about this book! It made my blood boil. It made me laugh. It made me sad. This is a well-written book about friendship, marriage, grief, and womanhood. It is a sad book, but also very fast-paced. I woke up last night just to finish it because I couldn’t help myself! I…

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  • November 14, 2023
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Books 📚 | Coffee ☕️ |
Personal: @janeshussa ✨️

I love spending time in bookstores. 💫📚 Walking ar I love spending time in bookstores. 💫📚

Walking around. Picking up books I probably shouldn’t buy. Thinking about all the books I still want to read. 😪

And honestly, I can’t think of a better way to spend a day 📚
a woman with opinions and too many books ☕📚 a woman with opinions and too many books ☕📚
A non-negotiable time for joy 😊 Yes, the waking A non-negotiable time for joy 😊 

Yes, the waking up at 5am sucks... but it is absolutely worth it. ✨️

See that sunrise? We stood there like idiots just staring. 💫
And then a rainbow showed up after some rain like it was an apology 🤣

And reward after the walk? That cup of coffee was well deserved, I kid you not ☕️

And, of course the company ❤️

Slide 3 is my favourite shot this month 😎
This is usually how my off days look lately... tak This is usually how my off days look lately... taking care of the little things that give me joy 😊

#daysoff
Zanzibar 💫 Bits and pieces I loved while there ❤️ Zanzibar 💫

Bits and pieces I loved while there ❤️
I think what unsettled me most about The Stranger I think what unsettled me most about The Stranger is how little Meursault performs for others.

He does not pretend to feel what he does not feel. He does not say things simply because they are expected.

And somehow, that honesty becomes disturbing to everyone around him.

#thestranger
#albertcamus
My review of The Stranger is out in today’s The Ci My review of The Stranger is out in today’s The Citizen.

Perhaps we are more attached to how things should look than we realise. To the right words, the right emotions, the right reactions.

We learn them. We repeat them. And over time, they begin to feel like truth.

And sometimes, we don’t question it.

Also, see a lineup of books I am reading and loving. Between Friends and Lovers has my whole heart ❤️ (review coming soon)
How is ease into my week ☕️💫 . . #handgrinder #co How is ease into my week ☕️💫
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